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60%
60% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization

VersionsAdditional versions

9.5.5.316" 3.33%
9.5.3.305" 6.67%
8.1.3.2008101400 3.33%
7.1.0.2008042300 3.33%
6.0.1.2004121400 3.33%
11.0.07.79" 6.67%
11.0.06.70" 3.33%
11.0.04.63" 10.00%
11.0.03.37" 13.33%
11.0.01.36" 6.67%
10.1.9.22" 3.33%
10.1.8.24" 10.00%
10.1.7.27" 3.33%
10.1.10.18" 6.67%
10.1.1.33" 6.67%
10.1.1.33" 3.33%
10.1.0.534" 3.33%
10.0.0.10" 3.33%

PE structurePE file structure
Show functions
Import table
advapi32.dll
RegCreateKeyExW, RegCloseKey, RegSetValueW, RegEnumKeyW, RegSetValueExW, RegQueryValueExA, RegOpenKeyExA, RegOpenKeyW, RegQueryValueExW, RegOpenKeyExW, RegDeleteValueW, RegNotifyChangeKeyValue, RegCreateKeyA, RegQueryValueW, RegOpenKeyA, RegCreateKeyW, RegEnumValueW, RegDeleteKeyW, RegDeleteKeyA, RegSetValueExA
comdlg32.dll
GetFileTitleW
gdi32.dll
SelectPalette, PlayMetaFileRecord, GetObjectType, EnumMetaFile, PlayMetaFile, CreatePen, ExtCreatePen, CreateSolidBrush, CreateHatchBrush, GetDCOrgEx, SetViewportExtEx, ScaleViewportExtEx, OffsetWindowOrgEx, SetWindowOrgEx, CreateCompatibleDC, CreateBitmap, CreatePatternBrush, CreateDIBPatternBrushPt, DeleteDC, ExtSelectClipRgn, PolyBezierTo, PolylineTo, PolyDraw, ArcTo, GetCurrentPositionEx, ScaleWindowExtEx, SaveDC, RestoreDC, SetBkMode, SetViewportOrgEx, SetROP2, SetStretchBltMode, SetWindowExtEx, SetWorldTransform, ModifyWorldTransform, SetMapMode, GetClipBox, ExcludeClipRect, IntersectClipRect, OffsetClipRgn, LineTo, MoveToEx, SetTextAlign, SetTextJustification, SetTextCharacterExtra, SetMapperFlags, SetArcDirection, SetColorAdjustment, SelectClipRgn, GetClipRgn, CreateRectRgn, SelectClipPath, GetObjectW, GetViewportExtEx, GetWindowExtEx, BitBlt, GetPixel, DeleteObject, CreateDCW, SetPolyFillMode, OffsetViewportOrgEx, StartDocW, GetBkColor, GetTextMetricsW, CreateCompatibleBitmap, StretchDIBits, CreateFontW, GetCharWidthW, GetTextExtentPoint32W, DPtoLP, PatBlt, GetMapMode, CombineRgn, SetRectRgn, CreateRectRgnIndirect, CreateFontIndirectW, ExtTextOutW, SetTextColor, SetBkColor, SelectObject, GetStockObject, PtVisible, RectVisible, TextOutW, Escape, CopyMetaFileW, SetGraphicsMode, GetDeviceCaps
kernel32.dll
DllMain
ole32.dll
StringFromCLSID, CoTaskMemAlloc, ReleaseStgMedium, CreateBindCtx, ReadClassStg, CoTreatAsClass, OleRegGetUserType, WriteClassStg, WriteFmtUserTypeStg, SetConvertStg, CoTaskMemFree, OleDuplicateData, CoDisconnectObject, StringFromGUID2, CLSIDFromString, CoCreateInstance, CoUninitialize, CoInitializeEx, ReadFmtUserTypeStg
oleacc.dll
LresultFromObject, AccessibleObjectFromWindow, CreateStdAccessibleObject
shell32.dll
DragFinish, ExtractIconW, SHGetFileInfoW, ShellExecuteW, Shell_NotifyIconW, DragQueryFileW
shlwapi.dll
PathStripToRootW, PathFindFileNameW, PathFindExtensionW, PathRemoveExtensionW, PathRemoveFileSpecW, PathIsUNCW
user32.dll
DllMain
version.dll
VerQueryValueA, GetFileVersionInfoSizeA, GetFileVersionInfoA
winspool.drv
ClosePrinter, OpenPrinterW, DocumentPropertiesW, GetJobW

AcroTray.exe

AcroTray - Adobe Acrobat Distiller helper application. by Adobe Systems (Signed)

Remove AcroTray.exe
Version:   9.5.5.316"
MD5:   b41d1bdb8673873ab25b7540e9b433f1
SHA1:   625398f2844517744353aa4a10d915db69b2047d
SHA256:   846d9541c1260fb9425af22c1753fd3c9f27d369dd43e51ebe5c8bbb02633e4a

Overview

acrotray.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges. It is set to be start when the PC boots and any user logs into Windows (added to the Run registry key for the all users under the local machine). It is installed with a couple of know programs including Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard published by Adobe Systems Incorporated, Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro - Korean from Adobe Systems Incorporated and Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro - Korean by Adobe Systems Incorporated. The file is digitally signed by Adobe Systems which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:acrotray.exe
Publisher:Adobe Systems Inc.
Product name:AcroTray - Adobe Acrobat Distiller helper application.
Description:AcroTray
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\adobe\adobe acrobat 7.0\distillr\acrotray.exe
File version:9.5.5.316"
Size:627.6 KB (642,664 bytes)
Build date:5/8/2013 5:13 AM
Certificate
Issued to:Adobe Systems
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Expiration date:Saturday, September 28, 2013
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
5% remove
“Adobe Dynamic PDF technology enables you to connect, interact, and engage in powerful new ways. Streamline how your team works, collaborates, and creates high-impace communications--all with the reliability, visual fidelity, and control you expect from Adobe. Designed to meet the needs of today's businesses, Adobe Dynamic PDF helps your team get more done--easier, faster, better.”
Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro - Korean
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
10% remove
Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro - ChineseS
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
3% remove
Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard - English, Français, Deutsch
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
6% remove
Acrobat 9 Standard is great for creating and distributing PDF documents and forms. Acrobat 9 Standard has the ability to create fillable PDF forms, distribute these forms, and collect the information in a simple and streamlined fashion.
Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro - English, Russian
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
7% remove
Adobe Acrobat Pro 9 - ChineseT
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
8% remove

BehaviorsBehaviors

Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'Acrobat Assistant 8.0' → "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 9.0\Acrobat\Acrotray.exe"
  • 'Acrobat Assistant 7.0' → "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat 7.0\Distillr\Acrotray.exe"

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate 26.67%
Windows 7 Home Premium 26.67%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 10.00%
Windows 8.1 6.67%
Windows 7 Professional 6.67%
Microsoft Windows XP 6.67%
Windows 8.1 Pro 3.33%
Windows 8.1 Pro Preview 3.33%
Windows 8 Pro 3.33%
Windows Vista Home Premium 3.33%
Windows 8 Enterprise 3.33%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 50.00% of AcroTray - Adobe Acrobat Distiller helper application..

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 50.00%
Hewlett-Packard 13.64%
Toshiba 13.64%
ASUS 9.09%
Acer 4.55%
Sony 4.55%
Sahara 2.27%
Samsung 2.27%
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